April 5, 2010, Hanover, NH -  On Wednesday, April 7, nearly 700 eighth grade students from twelve schools will shadow workers in the community. The Upper Valley Business and Education Partnership (UVBEP) coordinates Job Shadow Day for: Chelsea Public School, Claremont Middle School, Hartford Memorial Middle School, Hartland Elementary School, Indian River School, Lebanon Junior High School, Lyme School, Oxbow High School, Rivendell Academy, South Royalton School, Thetford Academy, Tunbridge Central School and Unity Elementary School.
Job Shadowing enables youth to observe workplace hosts as they go through a normal day on the job, providing an opportunity to see how skills taught in the classroom are applied beyond school walls. Students can also gain insight on careers they might pursue in the future. One student noted, “I have always wanted to teach school, and Job Shadow Day sealed the deal!”
More than 170 Upper Valley employers are supporting this program by welcoming students into their workplaces. Hosts plan hands-on activities, facility tours and demonstrations to show students what it takes to be successful in their career field. UVBEP provides supporting information, such as job shadowing guidelines, suggested activities and evaluation forms. An employee from a participating workplace said, “Being a parent who has had a child go through this experience, and one more still to go, I think this is a great opportunity for the kids to get a look into where they are thinking their education path may take them - and 8th grade is a perfect time to do that before starting the High School academic experience.”

UVBEP is a nonprofit organization serving 24 schools in the greater Upper Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. The Partnership facilitates programs that link schools with local employers, including experiential learning and career planning projects for students and professional development activities for educators.
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Contact: Kathi Terami
Executive Director
Upper Valley Business and Education Partnership
PO Box 350 – Hanover, NH 03755
603-643-3431 x2902
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